Siheyuan: Open a breakfast shop and make the city cry with envy

Chen's Food Diary.

Chen Ze stayed in Dongzhimen until around nine o'clock, then left for Wangfujing.

As soon as I arrived in Wangfujing.

Chen Ze was shocked by the scene in the store.

Because he saw that the store was packed with customers.

You have to know that it’s just past nine o’clock and most restaurants have just opened and are not open for business yet.

The place is full of guests so early, what is this for?

Chen Ze waved his hand, called Zhou Jianguo over, and asked in confusion,

"Jianguo, why are there so many customers in the store?"

Zhou Jianguo smiled and kept the secret.

"Brother Ze, it's all because of you!!"

"Because of me?" Chen Ze was a little puzzled.

He glanced at the group of people in the store with confusion.

I didn’t do anything!

Moreover, I don’t seem to know these guests, so how could it be because of me?

"Yeah!! It's all because of you!"

Zhou Jianguo continued to play charades.

Chen Ze put away his smile, raised his leg and kicked.

"Still keeping us in suspense!! Tell us what's going on with these guests!!!"

Zhou Jianguo dodged repeatedly and said aggrievedly.

"Boss, it's not all because of you!"

"Yesterday you cooked those two dishes, and everyone praised them for being delicious! As a result, word spread quickly, and everyone knew that Chen Shi Ji had launched a few Sichuan dishes, and everyone came here just because they smelled the food!!"

"You just arrived, you don't know. Some customers started queuing outside at 8 o'clock! I don't know why they are so idle!!"

Chen Ze suddenly realized.

It turned out to be the case.

They all come for the spicy chicken and boiled pork slices!

However, he was still a little surprised after hearing it.

These customers are too idle. Aren’t they going to work today, Monday?

Come early in the morning to grab a seat and food.

When did people's living standards become so good?

Since customers come to consume, there is no reason for them to drive them away.

It's a little past nine o'clock now, and there's still about an hour before the official opening. Since they are willing to wait, let them wait.

Chen Ze arranged for Zhou Jianguo to provide some snacks such as melon seeds for each guest.

Prevent everyone from waiting too long and losing patience.

After arranging everything, Chen Ze went directly to the kitchen.

He needs to prepare the food for lunch today.

When we arrived at the kitchen, Niu Ermao and others greeted us warmly.

When everyone saw Chen Ze, they were all shocked by the guests outside, just like Chen Ze's reaction just now.

In this way, Chen Ze used half an hour to prepare all the dishes for lunch today.

The whole process was smooth and hassle-free.

He prepared some extra [Spicy Chicken] and [Boiled Pork Slices], after all, there were so many guests outside, all coming for these two dishes.

Finish these.

Chen Ze took another rooster from the side.

Unlike ordinary roosters, this chicken is a black chicken.

The whole body is black.

Seeing this, everyone's eyes lit up again!

Everyone knows that their boss is going to make new dishes today!!

Putting the black chicken in the middle of the chopping board, Chen Ze picked up a kitchen knife and removed the chicken's butt and nails.

“Bang, bang, bang….”

After a few sounds, the whole black chicken had been cut into small pieces by Chen Ze.

Put the chicken into a bowl, Chen Ze took out the table salt, sprinkled it evenly on the surface of the chicken, and then mixed it well.

Set aside and start marinating.

On the side, Niu Ermao was doing his job while glancing at Chen Ze.

He was full of curiosity about this new dish made with black chicken.

Fifteen minutes later.

Chen Zeyi Chicken came to the stove.

Light the fire and heat oil in a pan.

When the oil temperature starts to emit white smoke, throw the chopped green onion, ginger, garlic, and green peppercorns into the pot and start stir-frying.

In an instant, the unique aroma of onion, ginger, garlic and green peppercorns spread.

After stir-frying, Chen Ze used a colander to scoop out the onions, ginger, garlic, and green peppercorns.

Then pour the marinated chicken into the pot.

“Sizzle…”

White smoke rose from the pot again.

Chen Ze was not in a hurry to stir-fry the chicken because if he did so immediately after putting it in the pan, the chicken skin would stick to the surface of the pan.

Wait for ten seconds.

Chen Ze then picked up the spatula and started stir-frying the chicken.

Just like this, stir-fry for sixty-six times in a row.

The surface of the black-bone chicken began to turn yellow, and the chicken oil was stir-fried by Chen Ze.

Chen Ze then took a pot of clean water and poured it into the pot.

Burn with high fire.

Two minutes later, the soup in the pot boiled and Chen Ze skimmed off the foam with a colander.

Then there are the pre-configured spice bags.

The spice bag contains more than ten kinds of spices, including star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, nutmeg, fennel, angelica, etc.

Throw the spice bag into the pot, cover and continue heating.

Then, another twenty minutes passed.

Chen Ze slowly opened the lid of the pot, and at this moment the clear water in the pot had turned into a white thick soup.

The aroma hits your nostrils.

After taking a look at the chicken in the pot, Chen Ze covered the pot and continued stewing.

"Brother Ze, this chicken soup smells so good!!!" Niu Ermao swallowed and couldn't help but say.

Ever since he came to [Chen Shi Ji], he has been shocked by Chen Ze’s cooking skills every day.

Every dish will surprise him.

Yesterday’s spicy chicken and boiled pork slices and today’s chicken soup are undoubtedly the best of the best.

After saying this, Niu Ermao even smacked his lips.

His eyes were full of surprise.

Looking at the chicken tumbling in the pot, Niu Ermao asked again,

"Brother Ze, is this dish also Sichuan cuisine?"

Chen Ze smiled and nodded, "Yes, it's Sichuan cuisine!!"

Niu Ermao was immediately confused.

Sichuan cuisine does not always use large amounts of chili peppers.

Although this dish is black chicken soup, at least a few chili peppers are added to it to show its flavor.

Chen Ze saw Niu Ermao's puzzled look and explained again,

"Not all Sichuan dishes require the addition of chili peppers. Take this dish, for example. It's called White Horse Chicken Soup."

"The dish is made with black-bone chicken, and the taste of the dish is what you eat. If you add chili peppers, the taste of the chicken soup will be greatly affected. People in Sichuan and Chongqing eat a lot of spicy food, so they add some soup to the breakfast table to neutralize the taste."

Niu Ermao immediately understood.

Although he didn't know why this chicken soup was called "White Horse Chicken Soup", he knew that Chen Ze must have his reasons for calling it that.

Another half hour passed.

Chen Ze turned off the stove flame, and the [White Horse Chicken Soup] was ready.

At first glance, the basin was filled with white chicken soup, and the pitch-black chicken meat had been stewed until it was soft and turned gray.

"Come, have a taste!!"

Chen Ze brought a pair of chopsticks and a spoon and motioned Niu Ermao to taste it.

As the head chef, Chen Ze had to explain the preparation methods of each dish to Niu Ermao clearly.

Therefore, Niu Ermao will be the first to taste the new dishes.

Niu Ermao scooped a spoonful of chicken soup and put it into his mouth.

In an instant, his eyes were filled with surprise.

This chicken soup is so delicious!!

Just the right amount of salt!

Then he picked up a piece of black-bone chicken, which was soft and boneless.

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